INDEPENDENT WEDDING VENUES IN DERBYSHIRE.
Hargate Hall, Derbyshire,
Where: In the heart of the Peak District.
What: Large house in extensive grounds with accommodation.
Weddings: Licensed for civil ceremonies. This venue is not a hotel and becomes entirely yours for the weekend to design your wedding around you.
Who: Julie and Antony Knox will take care of you. Telephone 01298 872591, or e-mail them on info@hargate-hall.co.uk
Yeldersley Hall, Derbyshire.
Where: In the hills south of Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
What: Large private manor house and outbuildings. You hire a suite of dedicated rooms for the weekend and you get 4 self-catering suites thrown in. You also get lots of superb lawns, 2 historic walled gardens and the exclusive use of an external hot tub!
Weddings: Licensed for weddings and with lots of great spaces for you to play with. You hire the place for the weekend and then paint your own perfect wedding onto a blank (but very striking) canvas.
Who: Contact the owner Andrew Bailey on 01335 343432 or e-mail him atinfo@yelderesleyhall.co.uk
Web: See www.yeldersleyhall.co.uk.
Locko Park, Derbyshire.
Where: Just east of Derby, Derbyshire.
What: Magnificent, privately-owned stately home in landscaped ancient parkland.
Weddings: Two rooms licensed for weddings with space for marquees for your reception. The venue only ever accepts one wedding on one day, so the site is exclusive to you.
Who: Nina Coben may be telephoned on 01332 662785, or e-mail her on nina.coben@lockopark.co.uk
Web: www.lockopark.co.uk
Nether Burrows Farm
Where: In the gentle, green hills and meadows, nine miles south of Ashbourne.
What: The site comprises a 3 acre meadow where you can site a marquee, an open-sided 'party barn' and enough up-market self-catering accommodation (in 4 cottages) for over 50 guests - so you can create your own 'wedding village'!
Weddings: Not licensed for wedding ceremonies.
Who: Contact Fi Buxton on her mobile (07954 097913) or try the office number which is 01332 514637 or e-mail her at weddings@netherburrows.com
Heathy Lea
Where: On the northern edge of the Chatsworth Estate... think rolling hills, romance, all the space imaginable, deer, more hills, more space.
What: 17th century farmhouse in gardens with lots of space for your marquee.
Weddings: The tiny summerhouse (on a large lawn) is licensed for weddings.
Who: Call Clive or Christine on 01246 583842, or e-mail them on info@heathylea.co.uk
Web: Go to www.heathylea.co.uk
Cressbrook Hall, Derbyshire.
Where: In the fantastic Peak District, near Bakewell.
What: Private stately home in 23 acres of formal gardens, rolling parkland, woods and hills.
Weddings: Licensed for weddings with space for receptions too.
Who: Mrs Bobby Hull-Bailey on 01298 871289, or e-mail her on stay@cressbrookhall.co.uk
Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire.
Where: Peak District, Derbyshire.
What: Romantic stately home, not open to the public and set in 100 acres of stunning parkland. In the heart of the Peak District, near Bakewell.
Weddings: Two rooms are licensed for weddings, and there is a dedicated room for receptions. The formal gardens (of which there are several) make for some great photographs.
Who: Contact Jackie Morgan by phoning her on 01629 641006, or e-mailing her on info@thornbridgehall.co.uk
Web: www.thornbridgehall.co.uk
Woodthorpe Hall, Derbyshire.
Where: Derbyshire
What: Private seventeenth Century country house on the edge of the Peak District in North Derbyshire.
Weddings: Woodthorpe Hall is set in a large colourful garden on the edge of the Peak National Park near Sheffield.
Ceremonies are conducted in the ciderpress with covered seating for 80 guests.
The beautiful gardens can host a marquee reception for up to 180 people and there are fantastic locations for photographs.
Who: Contact the owner, Dick Shepley on 0114 236 0134 or e-mail him at shepleys2001@btinternet.com
Web: There is no dedicated website for this venue.
OTHER WEDDING SERVICES IN DERBYSHIRE.
WEDDING CATERERS.
1. Kemp and Kemp Catering
Wedding catering that features food that is always homemade by us. We make everything from scratch with nothing brought in or 'from frozen'. Karen Kemp is an inspired, passionate cook, heavily influenced by Nigel Slater, with more than a little 'River Cafe', some early Jamie and plenty of fresh Delia. We don't do 'Package A, Package B' style catering because we believe it is important to design your food around you, your venue and the season.
Visit www.kempandkempcatering.co.uk or e-mail info@kempandkempcatering.co.uk or call Karen on 07967 033332.
WEDDING FLOWERS
1. MyFlowerCo
Ellie Wiseman is a contemporary florist with imagination who specialises in reflecting wedding couples in her stunning floral designs. Ellie only ever takes a single project at a time so she can dedicate herself to you. Contact her by e-mailing ellie@myflowerco.co.uk
Or call her on 0790 4410650.
2. Alison O'Mara Floral Design
Alison has a design studio in Stone (Staffs) and when she isn't designing stunning floral arrangements for your wedding, she teaches her own distinctive style of floristry. Phone Alison on 01785 815948, e-mail her on info@alisonomarafloraldesign.co.uk or visit her vibrant, colourful website at www.alisonomarafloraldesign.co.uk
WEDDING MARQUEES and Teepees
Papakata (teepee-style tents)
Amazing teepee-style tents poineered by the Sami people of Lapland. These are a brilliant alternative to a traditional marquee - a really classy venue located pretty much anywhere you want and with a host of add-ons you can choose - like chill-out zones, camp-fires, braziers, flaming torches etc.
Call Sally Pellen on 01904 702100, or e-mail her at sally@papakata.co.uk - or visit their great website at www.papakata.co.uk
Crest Marquees
A new marquee company (2006) based in south Birmingham with a brand new range of equipment. Their planning service includes 3D visualisation of your plans by computer so that you can be sure how the whole set-up will look, even help design it.
Contact Matthew on 0121 773 8444 or e-mail info@crestmarquees.co.uk or visit their website at www.crestmarquees.co.uk
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
1. Dave Golding
Based in Buxton, Dave (and Di) are passionate about your photography and will travel pretty much anywhere. Iconic pictures (see below) that stand out. Dave knows that good wedding photographs result from good planning. Whenever possible he likes to meet with you in advance to learn about the plans. He will make sure he is familiar with the venue and other locations so there are always opportunities for great photography - even if the weather is unkind.
Phone Dave on 07980 700558, or e-mail him from his website at www.davidgoldingweddings.com
Thanks to Dave Golding for the banner pic. We adore this picture.
2. David & Beverley Foster Photography
Award-winning wedding photography. You get to keep copyright over all your pictures.
Airbrushing and enhanced photography. Phone them on 01538 386403 or e-mail them at admin@bride.org.uk or see their comprehensive website at www.bride.org.uk
3. Elen Studio Photography
Based in Derby (but working across the Midlands), Elena and Yury bring a totally amazing, entirely fresh look to wedding photography, aiming to capture your emotions above all else.
With their quirky use of colour, these quiet professionals have a distinctive style that really stands out.
See the pictures they took of our food below.
Our rare roast fillet of beef on homemade Yorkshire puddings with home bearnaise sauce.
Our our homemade Thai chicken balls with lime.. mmmm
Karen busy in the kitchens.
Go to their website at www.elenstudiophotography.com or e-mail Elen at elen.studio@gmail.com or phone them on 07916 605796.
AMAZING FAVOURS
Crystal Angels
Handmade jewellery from Suzanne Williams.. for your table, for your guests.. for you!
Call Suzanne on 07526 703674 or e-mail her at thepathofangels@hotmail.com
or visit her website at www.thepathofangels.com
MORE SUPPLIERS/SERVICES TO FOLLOW.
info@kempandkempcatering.co.uk
Tel 07814 919733.